Big Bear Mountain vs Mont Tremblant
Comparing Big Bear Mountain (CA) and Mont Tremblant (QC) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Big Bear Mountain
Big Bear Lake, CA
Ikon pass
Window price$95
Online (advance)$64
Season pass$1,329
Mont Tremblant
Mont-Tremblant, QC
Ikon pass
Window price$179
Online (advance)$129
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Big Bear Mountain | Mont Tremblant | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $95 | $179 | Big Bear Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $64 | $129 | Big Bear Mountain |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,329 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 120" | 300" | Mont Tremblant |
| Skiable acres | 748 | 763 | Mont Tremblant |
| Vertical drop | 1,665' | 2,131' | Mont Tremblant |
| Runs | 42 | 102 | Mont Tremblant |
| Lifts | 17 | 14 | Big Bear Mountain |
| Summit elevation | 8,805' | 3,001' | Big Bear Mountain |
| Beginner terrain | 30% | 17% | Big Bear Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 25% | 51% | Mont Tremblant |
| Average lift wait | 20 min | 12 min | Mont Tremblant |
The Match
Big Bear Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($64 vs $129 entry). Mont Tremblant sees more snow (300" vs 120"). Both are on the Ikon pass — same pass, same wallet.